Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

About the role

Saputo Inc., a top 10 global dairy processor, is looking for a Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions to join its Corporate Head Office in Montreal. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs, the lawyer works with a team of business and legal professionals on M&A and related financing files, from strategy with the corporate development team to supervision of external counsel. The position offers exposure to complex cross-border transactions and the possibility of working remotely one day per week.

Key responsibilities

• Engage across all phases of strategic transactions, supporting the corporate development group with acquisitions and divestitures across multiple jurisdictions and the treasury function with financing arrangements
• Support the acquisition strategy and take part in meetings with the leadership team
• Contribute to legal due diligence and coordinate with internal and external teams
• Help prepare and negotiate complex agreements and commercial documentation
• Take part in implementing transactions and support post-closing integration
• Handle other duties related to the role or emerging priorities

Required profile

• 2 to 5 years of relevant transactional experience, in a national law firm or a large acquisition-focused organization
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree, licensed to practice in Canada or the United States
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and pragmatic approach to legal risk
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and handle several sensitive projects at once
• High standards of integrity and ethical principles
• Fluent English and French, able to communicate with the legal team, internal departments, international partners and external counsel

What we offer

• Group insurance and a group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave, sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Training and development programs, and the Saputo Flex Program for flexible schedule, location and time off
• Discounts on Saputo products and employee activities